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NJ A5739
NJ A5739Requires Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to maintain minutes of meetings; provides Governor veto over minutes.
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Introduced
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
In Committee
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to maintain minutes of all meetings and public hearings of the commissioners and to submit these minutes to the Governor for approval. No action may be taken unless the action is taken at a meeting or public hearing for which minutes are provided. The bill further authorizes the Governor to review the minutes and approve or veto them within 15 days of receiving the minutes. No action taken at any meeting or public hearing may take effect until the 15-day period has elapsed, unless the Governor approves the minutes in less than 15 days. Finally, the bill provides that after the required period has elapsed, if the Governor has not notified the commissioners of a veto of the minutes, the minutes and any action taken at that meeting or public hearing to which the minutes correspond are to take effect.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners (PVSC), a public agency responsible for managing sewage and wastewater in the Passaic Valley region of New Jersey, to maintain detailed minutes of all their meetings and public hearings. The bill establishes a process where these minutes must be delivered to the Governor within 15 days of a meeting, during which time the Governor has the authority to review and potentially veto any actions taken. No action taken by the commissioners can take effect until the 15-day review period has elapsed, unless the Governor approves the minutes earlier in writing. If the Governor does not respond with a veto within 15 days (with provisions for weekends and holidays), the minutes and associated actions automatically become effective. The bill also includes a provision ensuring that the Governor's review power does not interfere with the commissioners' ability to fulfill existing financial obligations or bond agreements. The legislation is designed to increase transparency and provide gubernatorial oversight of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners' activities, and it will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 06/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5739 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5739_I1.HTM |
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